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MUD 450W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 450W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,340 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 61,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 600,666 miles

N/s/f body has corrosion

N/s/f body has corrosion

O/s/f body has corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2018 60,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes corroded on valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 60,248 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Door inner frame deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracks to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (near bulkhead into valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,244 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front pipe corroded /leak (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor( inside) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion Bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner door frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out riger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,095 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Footwell (3.6.C.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 59,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,640 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 69,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 59,316 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 59,315 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Apr 2008 56,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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MUD 450W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUD 450W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MUD 450W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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